Detroit|News|
4 New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported In Wayne County Schools
Four new outbreaks of the coronavirus have been reported in Wayne County schools, Michigan health officials reported Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
- Detroit, MI
I cover Detroit and its suburbs for Patch. Past stops include ABC12, The Argus-Press and the Saginaw Township View. I've also dabbled with FantasyPros and SBNation. I'm a product of Saginaw Valley State University.
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12 New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported In Macomb County Schools
Twelve new outbreaks of the coronavirus have been reported in Macomb County schools, Michigan health officials reported Monday.
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Troy, MI|News|
6 New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported In Oakland County Schools
Six new outbreaks of the coronavirus have been reported in Oakland County schools, Michigan health officials reported Monday.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan Coronavirus Update: 9,674 New Cases, 12 More Deaths
More than 747,000 cases of the coronavirus and 16,500 COVID-19 deaths have been reported in Michigan as of Monday.
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Grosse Pointe, MI|News|
Grosse Pointe Park Attorney Charged In Embezzlement Case
Authorities said the attorney was supposed to give money from a trust to the Michigan Humane Society but kept it instead.
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Detroit|News|
CDC Director On Michigan's COVID-19 Surge: 'Shut Things Down'
Shutting things down — not a surge in more COVID-19 vaccines — is the best course of action for Michigan, according to the CDC director.
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Detroit|News|
As Pandemic Lingers In Michigan, Alcohol Abuse On The Rise
A local health official has seen an increase in alcohol use amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan Vaccine Passports? An Overwhelming No From Patch Readers
Patch readers in Michigan shared their thoughts on the idea of a statewide vaccine passport. See what they had to say here.
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Troy, MI|News|
Troy Warehouse Fire: 50 Firefighters Required To Put Out Blaze
More than 50 firefighters from four stations were required Sunday when a warehouse in Troy caught fire. The amount of damage is unknown.
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Detroit|News|
MI Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts At Colleges: Monday Briefing
Michigan has partnered with colleges to administer additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Read more in today's Monday briefing.
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Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|News|
Oakland County Garage Contractor Accused Of Scamming Homeowners
An Oakland County man has been accused of taking payment for garage repairs and never starting or finishing the work, authorities said.
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Detroit|News|
Good COVID-19 News: Nursing Home Cases Plummet In Michigan
A new report by the American Health Care Association shows nursing home cases nationwide have dropped 96 percent in the last three months.
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Grosse Pointe, MI|News|
Grosse Pointe Park Man Arrested In Scheme To Steal From Charity
The man used the money to pay his mortgage, credit card payments and to buy a new roof, according to federal prosecutors.
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Detroit|News|
Detroit Announces $2.7M In Grants For 36 Community Organizations
City nonprofits and groups can get funding to offer residents senior programs, food assistance, summer youth programs and more.
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Detroit|News|
Whitmer Asks For 2-Week Pause On Indoor Dining, Youth Sports
A COVID-19 spike prompted Gov. Whitmer on Friday to request a 2-week pause on indoor dining, youth sports and in-person high school classes.
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Detroit|News|
Chance For Severe Weather In Metro Detroit Friday: NWS
The National Weather Service in Detroit has reported there's a marginal risk for severe weather in all of southeast Michigan Friday.
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Detroit|News|
Whitmer Mum On More Restrictions As Michigan COVID-19 Cases Spike
Michigan's governor has been criticized for her COVID-19 restrictions, but it doesn't appear she'll issue more while cases spike.
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Detroit|News|
Metro Detroit Allergy Tracker: Bracing For Pollen And Sneezing
Bless you! It’s a tough time of year for seasonal allergy sufferers. Here’s how to check the allergy forecast in Metro Detroit.
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Grosse Pointe, MI|News|
Jane Bashara Case To Be Featured On Episode Of Dateline NBC
Nine years have passed since the murder of Jane Bashara of Grosse Pointe. On Friday, the case will be revisited by Dateline NBC.
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Grand Rapids, MI|News|
5 Indicted In Federal COVID-19 Relief Fraud Case
Three of the five people charges are from Michigan, while the two others are from out of state.
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